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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
11
Washington March 27 The Clark Montana bribery case argument before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections was postponed to Tuesday next due to the absence of committee members. Briefs on both sides have been filed and await further action.
Memorialists allege that during the 28 day session before the election agents kept 20 to 44 men in Helena to sway lawmakers and that payments to many named representatives and senators totaled hundreds of dollars. Direct and circumstantial testimony claims further payments to several listed officials. The defense brief condemns prosecutors, arguing the testimony would expose the attempt to brand most legislators as corrupt.
In Havana on March 27 the Cuban commission members prepare to depart aboard the Dolphin to report to the United States. They say they will not discuss their findings publicly until reports are submitted, and describe confidential interviews with Cuban representatives. They report calm in the eastern provinces and no bandit danger, noting Turks selling trinkets move freely and sugar owners can transport large sums to pay workers.
Counsel for memorialists in Senator Clark case claim at least fifteen legislators were paid, nine offered money, with total offers reaching 270000. Dr Tracy allegedly offered 100000 to dismiss the Wellcome case, and another agent offered Justice Hunt 100000 to dismiss it. The brief accuses Clark and associates of wholesale bribery to win his election and urges voiding the election. It also notes Montana sentiment against Clark and aggressive press purchases. Senator Platt questions Cuban bonds and annexation sentiment. Butler Pettigrew visit. Hawley in Havana’s water regulation debate.
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